KP Govt Decides Action Against Officials Defying Transfer Orders
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to initiate disciplinary action against officers and officials who continue to work in their previous departments despite transfer orders issued by the Human Resource Management Department. The Human Resource Management Department has sent a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary of the
Gunmen Attack Peshawar Police Team, Grave Desecration Suspect Killed
PESHAWAR: A detainee accused in a case involving the desecration of graves was killed after unidentified armed men opened fire on a police team in Peshawar’s Badhaber area, according to Capital City Police Peshawar. Police said the team from Badhaber Police Station was taking the suspect, identified as Salman, an
‘5 IPL Matches Fixed’: Former Indian Cricketer Makes Explosive Claim
NEW DELHI: Former Indian first-class cricketer Rachit Bhatia has allegedly claimed that five matches during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) were fixed and that he received ₹6 million for each match. According to Indian media reports, the allegations emerged from a covert-camera investigation conducted by Tehelka’s Special Investigation Team.
Traffic Alert: M-1 Motorway to Remain Closed from 11pm Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have issued an important traffic advisory, announcing the closure of the Peshawar Motorway (M-1) to all types of traffic from 11pm on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, until further notice. Motorists travelling from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other districts have been advised to avoid travelling on the M-1 and postpone
Trump Praises PM Shehbaz as a ‘Great Leader’ and ‘Excellent Person’
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, describing him as a “great leader” and an “excellent person.” Trump said Sharif had told him that he had helped save millions of lives. The US president also highlighted
Security Forces Foil Fitna al-Khawarij Infiltration Attempt in Kurram
KURRAM: Security forces have foiled an alleged infiltration attempt by militants affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij in the Kurram sector, reportedly being carried out under the supervision of the Afghan Taliban, according to security sources. Following the failed infiltration attempt, Afghan Taliban forces allegedly opened unprovoked fire on Pakistani border posts
Senate Secretariat Allows Employees to Work from Home on Fridays
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has allowed employees to work from home on Fridays as part of new austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditure. Under the notification, employees will be permitted to work remotely on Fridays when no Senate session is scheduled. However, they will be required to remain available
Attacker Killed After Firing at Rangers in Rawalakot
RAWALAKOT: One person was killed in an exchange of fire after an armed man opened fire at a Rangers checkpoint in Rawalakot, the headquarters of Poonch district. According to sources, the incident took place at a checkpoint in Rai Chowk, where a man identified as Faizan, son of Shan and
New Austerity Measures: National Assembly Implements 50% Work from Home Policy
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has officially enforced a new work-from-home policy alongside a series of strict austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and reducing operational expenditures. Under the new protocol, a 50-50 rotation roster will be implemented, allowing half of the staff to work from the office while the
KP Government Promotes Senior Education Official to BS-20
PESHAWAR: The Human Resource Management (HRM) Department of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially issued a notification regarding the promotion and posting of Noreen Sardar (BS-20) as the new Chief Librarian. According to notification number SO(S-I)HRM&AD/9-88/E&SE/2026, Ms. Sardar who was previously serving as Deputy Chief Librarian (BS-19) at the
